Tectonics 1.1 - Japan Garman

What is the importance of understanding vulnerability in the context of natural hazards and disasters?

• To predict the exact date and time of natural hazards

• To assess the potential damage and prepare for disasters

• To prevent natural hazards from occurring

• To calculate the economic impact of disasters on global markets

What is the difference between a hazard and a disaster?

• A) A hazard and a disaster are the same things.

• B) A hazard is a potential threat to people or property, whereas a disaster involves actual losses or harm.

• C) A disaster is less serious than a hazard.

• D) A hazard can only occur naturally, while a disaster is man-made.

What (probably) constitutes a disaster?

• A) Any event that disrupts day to day life.

• B) An event with at least 100,000 deaths.

• C) An event with significant impact on a community, such as a large number of deaths, homelessness, economic impact, or long-term aid.

• D) Only natural events that cause harm.

What is the formula for risk as per the Hazard Risk Equation on the slide?

• A) Risk = Hazard + Disaster

• B) Risk = Event / Vulnerability + Capacity to Cope

• C) Risk = Event x Vulnerability / Capacity to Cope

• D) Risk = Event + Vulnerability + Capacity to Cope

Was the Tohoku event considered a disaster based on the criteria?

• A) Yes, because it involved a large number of deaths and had a significant economic impact.

• B) No, because the GDP did not drop by 5%.

• C) Yes, but only because it caused a long-term need for aid.

• D) No, because it was a hazard, not a disaster.

When did the Tohoku disaster occur?

• March 2010

• March 2011

• March 2012

• March 2013

What was the magnitude of the tsunami that hit during the Tohoku disaster?

• 50ft

• 100ft

• 133ft

• 200ft

How many people were reported dead due to the Tohoku disaster?

• 10,000

• 12,800

• 15,800

• 18,000

What was the estimated financial damage caused by the Tohoku disaster?

• $135 billion

• $185 billion

• $235 billion

• $285 billion

Where was the epicentre of the earthquake that led to the Tohoku disaster?

• 43 miles to the West

• 43 miles to the East

• 43 miles to the North

• 43 miles to the South